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Finding the Third Proportional to 714 and 742

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Solution

The third proportional to 714 and 742 is: 771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 742 = 742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/742 = 742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 742 × 742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 550,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,564/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.10

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